OBITUARIES

Jul 26, 2022

Linda C. Brissey, age 73, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away on July 26, 2022 in Libertyville, Il.  She was born on July 12, 1949 in Norwood, MA to Lloyd and Gladys Chase.  Linda graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College and was a welding instructor and inspector. Linda is survived by husband, Scott, of 51 years who she married...

Jul 25, 2022

Vera M. Lobono, 80, a resident of Joliet, Illinois, passed away July 25, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. She was born April 2, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Vera Wilder.

Vera was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who made a unique and positive impact on the lives of many.

Jul 25, 2022

Diana Elizabeth Ruiz (nee:Navas), age 56, resident of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on July 25th, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her immediate family. She was born on July 29th, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois to Rene and Carmen Navas one of four daughters, known as the middle child.

In October 2020, she was diagnosed with terminal Stage IV (NSCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer...

Jul 22, 2022

Nicholas R. Kent, devoted father, partner, 'Grandpappy', and brother, passed away on July 22, 2022 at the age of 71. Nicholas was born on October 25, 1950 to the late James A. Kent and Anita C. Kent in Midland, MI. Growing up, he picked wildflowers for his mother on his way home from school. As a star Boy Scout...

Jul 22, 2022

Patricia Agnes Cutrano "Pat" (Olenick), age 85 of Wildwood, Illinois was called to eternal life in the early hours of Friday, July 22, 2022 in Byron, Illinois surrounded by the loving tenderness of family.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 1937 to John & Mary Olenick (Kasprzyk). Devoted to her faith in God; she...

Jul 19, 2022

Heidi Witikka, 46, passed away on July 19, 2022, in Peoria, Arizona. She was born on July 3, 1976, to Daniel and Donna Witikka in Waukegan, Illinois.

She grew up in Gurnee, graduated from Warren Township High School in 1995, and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. After working several office positions in the Gurnee area, Heidi...

Jul 19, 2022

Jon H. "Jack" Kordt, 84, passed away on July 19, 2022 at home with family by his side. Jack was born in Waukegan, IL, on May 28, 1938, to Herbert and Lorraine Kordt nee Kemnitz. Jack graduated from Grayslake High School in 1956. After attending Bradley University, he enlisted in the armed forces, where he spent three years in...

Jul 19, 2022

James Charles Garrett, age 73, a resident of Fox Lake, Il, passed away on July 19, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, Il.  He was born on December 7, 1948 to Charles and Dorothy Garrett. Jim was born in Chicago but his family soon moved to Lake Villa, Il where he grew up in a neighborhood called Venetian Village....

Jul 16, 2022

Charles (Charlie) E. Plaiss, 86, passed away July 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 27, 1936, in Edwardsville, IN to Nelson and Eleanor (nee Rogers) Plaiss.  Charlie was a graduate of Waller High School Class of '54. He started college in Chicago and studied Industrial Engineering until his father became ill.  He then chose...

Jul 12, 2022

Barbara Marie Coe Mette, 86, of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away on July 12, 2022, surrounded by her immediate family.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Wendell & Gertrude McClure; her first husband, Jack Coe; and her second husband, William Mette. She is survived by one sister, Nancy (and Bill) DiGilio; three daughters: Milissa (and Mark Andrews) Gagin,...

Jul 11, 2022

Maureen Daly died on Jul. 11, 2022 in Grayslake, Illinois. The understood cause of death was congestive heart failure, but her death came suddenly and unexpectedly; in the days prior to her death she was preparing for a move to an assisted living center, a move that was supposed to happen later that week.  Ms. Daly was 83 years...

Jul 9, 2022

Eduardo Gonzalez-Perez, 83, a resident of Lake Villa, Illinois passed away on July 9, 2022 at his home. Eduardo is survived by his wife; Maria Alba, his children; Isidro Gonzalez Alba (Virginia Andrade Hernandez), Juana Gonzalez Alba (Ricardo Trejo), Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez Alba (Sergio Hernandez); Evelia Gonzalez (Rodolfo Frias); Laura Rodriguez (Efrain Rodriguez); Adriana Gonzalez (Roberto Hernandez Vazquez), and...

Jul 7, 2022

Ray P. Powroznik, 75, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away July 7, 2022 at his home. He was born March 29, 1947 in Evanston, IL to Raymond and Virginia Powroznik.

Ray attended St. Peter's Grade School and graduated from St. George High School in 1965. He went to College of St. Michael's which became the College...

Jul 4, 2022

Margaret Ann Radke, 101, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on July 4, 2022. Margaret was born on April 21, 1921 in Litchfield Minnesota to Oscar and Katherine Anderson nee Reagen.

Margaret was a member of St. Andrews Church in Grayslake. She was employed for many years to the city of Grayslake and received a certificate...

Jul 2, 2022

Carole Lynn Olmsted, age 60, a resident of Algonquin, IL passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her home in Algonquin, IL.  She was born November 12, 1961 in Carpentersville, IL to James and Gladys (nee Carko) Carico.  She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cary, IL.

Carole is survived by her partner...

Jun 30, 2022

Elizabeth (Liz)  A. Parkinson, 70, a resident of Grayslake, Illinois passed away on June 30, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois with her husband, Michael by her side.

Liz was born on February 14, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond C. and Rosemary C. Wilkins. Liz and Michael married on November 24, 1973 at...

Jun 26, 2022

Michael A. Boeckx, 31, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 26, 2022 at his home. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In...

Jun 23, 2022

Mark Zimmerman, 39, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born July 29, 1982 in Libertyville, IL to Deborah and Mark Zimmerman. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium...

Jun 22, 2022

Heather Waldoch, 70, of Grayslake passed away June 22, 2022, at home. She was born August 28, 1951, in Libertyville to the late Robert Gordon and Ruth (Larsen) Madsen. On May 22, 1976, in Chicago, Heather married the love of her life, Lee M. Waldoch. Heather loved animals, especially elephants, the outdoors, camping, nature, and swimming. She also enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2022

Lidwina "Lindy" E. Hertel, 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 26, 1932 in Libertyville, IL to Aloysius Sr. and Evelyn Elfering.

Lindy was a longtime member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake.  She worked as a nurse for Condell Medical...